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Post by bazza555 on Apr 22, 2022 19:06:18 GMT 12
Hey guys looking at purchasing a saloon as the season comes to an end. Unfamiliar territory- will be first season racing, wondering what key things to look for when purchasing? Few things that I can see advantageous chassis wise are 4 bar Winter’s quick change 3 speed gearbox
Is there anything chassis wise to steer clear of?
350 chev looks predominant engine wise
Entry level driver looking to find feet and get time in the seat will expectations to be a lot more competitive as time goes on. What are the average Joe drivers spending annually from meetings to repairs, wear and tear? I’m thinking 25-28k for car on trailer and 10-12k annually to keep us making to race night.
Sponsors- how does this work? Do you have a major sponsor that gives time or materials or monetary value? What price range are people getting or expecting I.e main sponsor provides say X amount or contributes to say engine annually and have smaller sponsor that gets car painted/wrapped etc. what are you giving back to the sponsors? The plan is too start with no sponsors build a name and start trying businesses to jump on board. Really trying to get a gauge on this as I’d rather save for another year and be prepared than go in half assed and not be able to make meets. Any info or past drivers that are in the same boat can share there experiences that’d be awesome. Cheers
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Post by turnright on Apr 22, 2022 20:27:04 GMT 12
355-360 chev as fresh as you can get, winter's diff, wide 5 fronts, willwood calipers, hq box, good spares package(front arms, ball joints and hubs)
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Post by turnright on Apr 22, 2022 20:29:58 GMT 12
Never had huge sponsorship, just the odd product and buts and pieces, if have to rely on sponsorship to get to each meeting you prob can't afford to race. I used sponsors as a bonus and got to shout the car a few new bits from time to time
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Post by percy on Apr 24, 2022 0:17:15 GMT 12
Unless you're at the top echelon of the sport, you'll find a fair number of sponsorships have some sort of pre-existing relationship with the driver/family.
Trying to obtain a genuine third party sponsor for any substantial benefit can be an uphill task.
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Post by Pirate Racing NZ on Apr 24, 2022 8:21:21 GMT 12
No sponsor or crew here, built my car and trailer myself for 20k. I just do it for fun and have done ok a few times despite that. I make my own parts so cost is bugger all, it’s the travel that costs me though. In my best season, appearance and prize money paid for racing and upgrades minus the travel. I don’t know how people get sponsors other than family related companies or a parent living through the kid. The good thing about doing it solo is I don’t answer to anyone, don’t have to appear if I don’t want to and can go anywhere, down side is I do all the work. Still it’s worth the buzz when the belts are tight and you drive on to the track. Good luck.
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Post by 9c on Apr 28, 2022 8:41:55 GMT 12
Your post does raise a number of valid issues which should be addressed. They are to complex for this forum. I ran a race team for nearly 20 years. I would be hapy to spend some time with you to cover your issues and a number of others that you haven't raised. Let me know if you would like my contact details. I am in Auckland.
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Post by midway on Apr 28, 2022 14:07:17 GMT 12
A lot to do with your attitude to wards others and those who you associate with mostly .
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Post by bazza555 on Apr 29, 2022 17:18:40 GMT 12
Appreciate all the feedback guys- aim to approach this as professional as possible with big ambitions(as we all do) for the future so help has been great- who knows a year volunteer pit crew someone’s car would be not a bad move. 9c cheers would love a yarn! Will message you Cheers
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Post by 9c on Apr 30, 2022 10:03:38 GMT 12
027 442 6464 when it suits
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Post by daleh on May 1, 2022 18:57:53 GMT 12
I don’t know how people get sponsors other than family related companies or a parent living through the kid. Note: Rarely will sponsorship be about direct view to bum in seats... Even on sprintcars/midgets etc it's about marketing story etc. In many cases sponsership allows self employed to structure accounts and avoid some tax on profit that will becomes a racing budget. Up to 5K; and even after, while that it's not tax deductible, corporate tax is still less than personal. Your best bet is getting sponsorship in the form of trade/cost pricing of supplies. Getting oil at reduced price will help. Local car painters also quite like painting cars up; just pay cost of paint etc..
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